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  • COVID’s Fourth Trimester
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    COVID’s Fourth Trimester

    Marlene Wust-Smith, M.D. January 3, 2020
  • Mad as hell
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    Mad As Hell

    Marlene Wust-Smith, M.D. January 18, 2020
  • Scribe Sponsors - Dr. Lam finds a creative way to pay for a scribe
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Scribe Sponsors — Dr. Lam Finds a Creative Way to Pay for a Scribe

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    Isabella Libreros June 1, 2026
    Network Delays - The IT department looks into the network delays
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Network Delays — The IT Department Looks Into the Network Delays

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    Isabella Libreros May 18, 2026
    Place of Service - Dr. Lam learns about new charting requirements for virtual visits
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Place of Service — Dr. Lam Learns About New Charting Requirements for Virtual Visits

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    Isabella Libreros May 4, 2026
    Motivation Rock - Dr. Shan gets a motivation rock instead of what she really needs
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Motivation Rock — Dr. Shan Gets a Motivation Rock Instead of What She Really Needs

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    Isabella Libreros April 27, 2026
    Ransomware - Dr. Katz gets a surprise week off from charting
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Ransomware — Dr. Katz Gets a Surprise Week Off from Charting

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    Isabella Libreros April 13, 2026
    Meeting Nomenclature - The docs are confused by so many committee names
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Meeting Nomenclature — The Docs Are Confused By So Many Committee Names

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    Isabella Libreros March 30, 2026
    Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment
    Great Reads

    Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment: Why “Just Do the Work” Breaks Down in Constrained Care Environments

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    Nathan Eckel, MBA March 23, 2026
    Hiring Consultants - Chip requests approval to hire a consultant
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Hiring Consultants — Chip Requests Approval to Hire a Consultant

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    Isabella Libreros March 16, 2026
    Screen Time Battles: Pediatric Tips for Setting Boundaries That Stick
    Great Reads Protecting Our Kids

    Screen Time Battles: Pediatric Tips for Setting Boundaries That Stick

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    Kristiana Hayden March 9, 2026
    Re-Org - Chip allays Donna’s fear of a re-org
    Great Reads Healing Humor

    Re-Org — Chip Allays Donna’s Fear of a Re-Org

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    Isabella Libreros March 2, 2026
  • Arts in Health: Be Well
    Healing through Art Beauty in Medicine Great Reads

    Arts in Health: Be Well

    Amy Mickle, M.S. Ed, LPC, LMHC January 5, 2026
  • Beauty in Medicine AI, Artificial Intelligence

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    Isabella Libreros March 19, 2024

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Scribe Sponsors - Dr. Lam finds a creative way to pay for a scribe
Scribe Sponsors — Dr. Lam Finds a Creative Way to Pay for a Scribe
Network Delays - The IT department looks into the network delays
Network Delays — The IT Department Looks Into the Network Delays
Place of Service - Dr. Lam learns about new charting requirements for virtual visits
Place of Service — Dr. Lam Learns About New Charting Requirements for Virtual Visits
Motivation Rock - Dr. Shan gets a motivation rock instead of what she really needs
Motivation Rock — Dr. Shan Gets a Motivation Rock Instead of What She Really Needs
Ransomware - Dr. Katz gets a surprise week off from charting
Ransomware — Dr. Katz Gets a Surprise Week Off from Charting
Meeting Nomenclature - The docs are confused by so many committee names
Meeting Nomenclature — The Docs Are Confused By So Many Committee Names
Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment
Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment: Why “Just Do the Work” Breaks Down in Constrained Care Environments
Hiring Consultants - Chip requests approval to hire a consultant
Hiring Consultants — Chip Requests Approval to Hire a Consultant
Scribe Sponsors - Dr. Lam finds a creative way to pay for a scribe
Scribe Sponsors — Dr. Lam Finds a Creative Way to Pay for a Scribe
Network Delays - The IT department looks into the network delays
Network Delays — The IT Department Looks Into the Network Delays
Place of Service - Dr. Lam learns about new charting requirements for virtual visits
Place of Service — Dr. Lam Learns About New Charting Requirements for Virtual Visits
Motivation Rock - Dr. Shan gets a motivation rock instead of what she really needs
Motivation Rock — Dr. Shan Gets a Motivation Rock Instead of What She Really Needs
Ransomware - Dr. Katz gets a surprise week off from charting
Ransomware — Dr. Katz Gets a Surprise Week Off from Charting
Meeting Nomenclature - The docs are confused by so many committee names
Meeting Nomenclature — The Docs Are Confused By So Many Committee Names
Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment
Interpretation Precedes Clinical Judgment: Why “Just Do the Work” Breaks Down in Constrained Care Environments
Hiring Consultants - Chip requests approval to hire a consultant
Hiring Consultants — Chip Requests Approval to Hire a Consultant
How Pediatricians Can Advocate for Child Health Beyond the Exam Room
Great Reads

How Pediatricians Can Advocate for Child Health Beyond the Exam Room

Kristiana Hayden February 18, 2026

As a 33-year-old mom of two and someone who works closely with a pediatrician every…

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Pay Increase- Chip responds to the doc’s request for a pay increase
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Pay Increase — Chip Responds to the Doc’s Request for a Pay Increase

The Illusion of Acknowledgment: A Satirical Take on Workplace Promises Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Doc-Related comic…

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February 16, 2026
ER Appointments- Chip tells Dr. Stevens about a new ER app
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

ER Appointments — Chip tells Dr. Stevens about a new ER app

The Commercialization of Emergency Care: A Satirical Look at ER Appointments In his Doc-Related comic…

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February 2, 2026
CMIO -Dr. Shah explains the role of CMIO to Dr. Lam
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

CMIO — Dr. Shah explains the role of CMIO to Dr. Lam

The Hidden Burdens of Healthcare Bureaucracy: A Look at Dr. Peter Valenzuela’s Comic In his…

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January 19, 2026
Great Reads
Marlene Wust-Smith, M.D. 0 Comments

When Bureaucracy Replaces Medicine—And Why the Squeaky Wheel Still Matters

There is a moment in every physician’s life when you realize that medical training, clinical…

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January 16, 2026
Conference flair
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Conference Flair

Flair or Expertise? In this comic from Doc-Related, Dr. Peter Valenzuela takes a witty jab…

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January 5, 2026
Arts in Health: Be Well
Healing through Art Beauty in Medicine Great Reads
Amy Mickle, M.S. Ed, LPC, LMHC 0 Comments

Arts in Health: Be Well

“Working in Health Care and Staying Sane” …Did you know that doodling for 2 minutes…

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January 5, 2026
Workation
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Workation

Conference Hopping In this comic from Doc-Related, Dr. Peter Valenzuela humorously exposes a common workplace…

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December 29, 2025
Going to the gemba
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Going To The Gemba

Lost in Gemba In this satirical comic from Doc-Related, Dr. Peter Valenzuela brings the frustrations…

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December 15, 2025
Monkeypox
Great Reads Healing Humor
Isabella Libreros 0 Comments

Monkeypox

Monkeypox Mania: When Humor Becomes the Best Medicine In this lighthearted comic from Doc-Related by…

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December 1, 2025

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